The Indigenous Curriculum and the Production of Indigenous Materials: Curriculum Reform in The Bahamas
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https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v7i0.16Abstract
This study, from which the data in this paper are drawn, examined the "intended" curriculum of the Bahamian primary schools and the processes of its translation into classroom practices. The methods of investigation included documentary analysis, participant observation, informal interviews, and a teacher questionnaire. The study identified several factors that can influence the success of the curriculum implementation process. This paper focuses on resources since the question of resource availability, specifically resources of an indigenous nature, was the most significant issue uncovered by the study. A case is made for strengthening the local resource base, not only in terms of personnel but also in terms of local materials.References
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